 When I took command just about three years ago, I asked you to be ready to deploy in support of nation and state. I guess now you see I wasn't kidding. Pearl Hughes and C.S. McCauskey, I believe it is fitting to tailor my comments, focus on you as a command team this morning. For you together have formed a dynamic and a collaborative command team. The change of responsibility conducted to honor the contributions of the NCO Corps and acknowledge the Command Sergeant Major Stewardship of the formation. Jersey Blues, Jersey 7L. Command Sergeant Major McCauskey will now pass the colors to Colonel Hughes in his final duty as the Brigade Command Sergeant Major. It says if you want something done well, you send the professional soldiers of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Brigadier General McLaughlin, past the colors Lieutenant Colonel Shemalia, charging him with the responsibilities for the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. I appreciate everything you do in exchange I need your help more than ever starting today. And Command Sergeant Major Rizzo, very excited to be working with you, I think this is going to be great. Lieutenant Colonel Shemalia, past the colors, this is the new Brigade Command Sergeant Major, C.S.M. Rizzo. To the soldiers of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, I can only say that I will stand in front, alongside and behind you no matter where we are called to go.